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Sure it’s a whole day, but once you are done, you really are well and truly done. Featuring an expert speaking panel and timely topics hand-picked to cover new legislation, new cases and new trends, along with updates on some of the most crucial topics in legal practise right now. Gain all your CPD hours, all in one day.
Attend the full day and earn 10 CPD hours
This conference was recorded in NZ on 28 February 2019
Trusts and Family Law
Chair: Frances Gush, Barrister
7.30am to 8.30am: Family Law Update
Presented by Shelley Stevenson, Barrister and Family Law Specialist
8.30am to 9.30am: The Impact of Technology on Estate Planning
Advances in technology, especially in the last decade mean that we need to change the way we plan for the future and how lawyers advise clients. Join Lincoln Watson who will provide key insights about the affect of technology on your estates practice.
Presented by Lincoln Watson, CEO, Arken.legal Limited
9.30am to 10.30am: Developments in Trusts Law
Presented by David McLay, Barrister, Barristers.Comm
10.30am to 10.45am Morning Tea
Learning Objectives
Litigation and Dispute Resolution Skills
Chair: Renée Riddell-Garner, Barrister, Central Chambers
10.45am to 11.45am: Rules of Court and Access to Justice
Presented by Jason McHerron, Barrister, Woodward Street Chambers
11.45am to 12.45pm: Effective Drafting: What is Required for Proper Pleadings
Elevate your drafting skills and improve your pleadings through practical tips, insights and examples on how to draft proper pleadings.
Presented by Dan Parker, Partner, Parker and Associates
12.45pm to 1.15pm Lunch
1.15pm to 2.15pm: Protection for Whistle Blowers
Presented by Emma Warden, Special Counsel, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts
2.15pm to 3.15pm: Managing High Conflict Personalities (HCPs) in Practice
Difficult clients and colleagues typically display some or all of the following behaviours:
Increase your awareness of HCPs and your ability to manage these behaviours and your own frustrations for the benefit of your clients and your practice.
Presented by Nicola Hartfield, Mediator, Dispute Resolution Workplace Consultant and Trainer
Learning Objectives
Commercial Law and Property Update
Chair: Peter Barrett, Partner, Johnston Lawrence Lawyers
3.30pm to 4.30pm: Insolvency Update
Explore the latest developments, trends and cases impacting insolvency, your clients and your practice.
Presented by Richard Gordon, Partner and Duncan Mackenzie, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
4.30pm to 5.30pm: Shareholders’ Agreements and Constitutions for Closely and Not-so-Closely Held Companies
Presented by Rodney Craig, Partner and David Shewan, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
5.30pm to 6.30pm: Tenancy Law Reform
Presented by Alan Henwood, Director, Stephens Law
Learning Objectives